Lionel Messi’s connection to Barcelona dates back to a simple napkin that was recently sold at auction for an impressive amount of money. The napkin, which contained an agreement in principle to sign the then-13-year-old Messi, fetched a staggering sum of £762,400 ($965,000) at a British auction house. This piece of sports history has become
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Barcelona finds itself once again in the midst of a debate regarding the future of Xavi Hernández, with sources indicating that president Joan Laporta has never fully trusted the coach. Despite previous statements affirming Xavi’s continuity for another season, there are now whispers of potential dismissal, leading to internal disputes within the club. Some voices
Chelsea is on track to receive a bonus of around £5 million as part of Eden Hazard’s transfer to Real Madrid. Despite the fact that Hazard retired from football in October of last year, the former Belgium winger’s transfer deal included various performance-related add-ons that Madrid is obligated to pay. One of these add-ons was
Recently, FIFA announced its plan to address the issue of racist abuse in football. This plan includes urging all 211 national federations to make racist abuse a disciplinary offence within the sport. Furthermore, FIFA suggests implementing a global standard gesture for players to communicate racist incidents to referees. This gesture involves crossing hands at the
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is on the verge of making a significant comeback as he is poised to start for Real Madrid in the upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. After enduring two serious knee injuries that kept him sidelined for a major part of the season, Courtois made a triumphant return to action against
The world of football is on the brink of a major shift as FIFA considers changing the rules that currently prohibit domestic league games from being played in other countries. This potential change has sparked a great deal of controversy among fans who are concerned about the implications of their teams’ home matches being moved
Real Sociedad had a golden opportunity to secure the services of the brilliant Norwegian striker, Alexander Sørloth, last summer. With 19 goals and six assists for Villarreal by matchday 36, Sørloth has proven to be one of the best-performing strikers in LaLiga this season. Unfortunately, due to the indecisiveness of Roberto Olabe and Jokin Aperribay,
Federico Ravaglia of Bologna had an outstanding performance, making six saves including a crucial penalty stop to help secure a historic Champions League qualification for his team. Josip Stanisic continued his good form by scoring a goal and providing an assist in Bayer Leverkusen’s impressive 5-0 victory over Bochum, maintaining their unbeaten season. Florian Grillitsch
The recent success of both Manchester City and Girona in their respective leagues has brought to light a significant issue regarding multi-club ownership. UEFA has offered divestment options to the Abu Dhabi investors in order to ensure compliance with integrity rules for teams that share owners. This ultimatum comes as both clubs are set to
Barcelona is currently considering potential moves for Guido Rodríguez and Xavi Simons in the upcoming transfer window. However, the final decision on any signings is shrouded in uncertainty due to the club’s financial constraints. Rodríguez, 30, is set to become a free agent this summer after his contract with Real Betis expires, making him an
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti recently expressed his excitement and contentment with his current stint at the club, likening it to a “honeymoon.” As the reigning LaLiga and Spanish Super Cup champions gear up for their upcoming clash against Alavés, Ancelotti’s team is riding high on a 28-game unbeaten streak. The ultimate test awaits them
Real Madrid recently clinched the LaLiga title, and to celebrate the victory, the team took an open-top bus through the streets of Madrid to share the trophy with their fans. The squad, along with coach Carlo Ancelotti and president Florentino Perez, received the trophy from Spanish football federation [RFEF] president Pedro Rocha in a private
Borussia Dortmund’s recent 3-0 loss to Mainz has once again highlighted their struggles in the Bundesliga. The embarrassing defeat at the Mewa Arena saw Mainz scoring three goals in the first 23 minutes, with the likes of Leandro Barreiro and Lee Jae-Sung making a significant impact. Mainz, a team battling relegation, managed to secure an
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique expressed his pride in having had Kylian Mbappé as part of his team and respected the French striker’s decision to leave after seven years with the club. Mbappé, whose contract is set to expire this season, confirmed his departure in a video announcement, bringing Real Madrid one step closer to